Welcome Anna to the SHJ family! Anna has recently adopted Judaism and has chosen the Hebrew name Ahava! Read below to learn more about Anna’s journey to Humanistic Judaism. When I close my eyes, I can still remember my life, […]
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The following was written by Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick for the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit‘s September 3, 2024 blog post. Take a moment to read this famous prayer from the traditional Machzor (high holiday prayer book): Your kingship is […]
At the beginning of each meeting of the SHJ Board, we ask a question of the members in attendance. This past August, SHJ Vice President, Evelyn Goldstein, asked us to consider the best deli near where we live and why […]
This Humanistic Judaism Reading List has been curated to provide you with educational and enjoyable options to learn more about Humanistic Judaism and the history of the movement! Members and supporters of SHJ and SHJ-affiliated communities received a professionally-printed bookmark […]
This article was recently published in the Spring 2024 issue of Humanistic Judaism Magazine. The excerpt is taken from a Yom Kippur address in 2009 which was previously published in the book Contemplation: Humanistic Reflections by members of the City […]
Rick Gold currently serves on the SHJ Board of Directors, is an international democracy assistance specialist, and former President of Machar, The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism. As a leader in the Machar community, he has led the congregation’s […]
The 9th Day of Av begins this year August 12 at sundown. In the Jewish calendar it is a one-day fast holiday, commemorating many tragedies in the lives of the Jewish people, primarily the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. […]
J. Bruce Hillenberg, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist. He is 74 years-old and semi-retired. He joined the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in 2020. Bruce’s interests include gardening, writing poems, spending time with his family and friends, making new friends, reading, […]